Stuart Hogg: Happy at 15
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg insists he would be happy to remain in the number 15 jersey amid calls to push him into midfield.
Hogg was the Scots' outstanding performer at Twickenham as they kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a disappointing 38-18 defeat to England.
The 20-year-old set up Sean Maitland's opening try before adding a late touchdown of his own to cap eye-catching display.
His form has prompted some to suggest Hogg should be switched into the centres to have more chance to influence the game, but the Glasgow man admits he is enjoying the chance to operate at full-back.
"I enjoyed playing my part down there against England but it is a team game after all. I'm just honoured to be a part of that team," he stated.
"Hopefully I'll be in the team again for the Italy game when it gets named.
"Wherever I'm played, I'm just happy to get a jersey. I enjoy being at 15. I get plenty of space there that I can utilise for my kicking game, or I can use my passing game and, as you saw at the weekend, my running game.
"So I'm happy to play wherever but I enjoy 15 mostly. I'll speak to the coaches and see what they want from me. It's down to them after all."
Comments
atg77 says...
Maybe not yet, but if he keeps this form up he will. Scored one and created another nothing... how many players can do that? Watch this space!
Posted 00:43 06th February 2013
porridge_time says...
@atg77...
Just like yourself I'm extremely pleased to see the way Hogg is developing, but it a bit to early to start calling him worlds best fullback.
Posted 19:51 05th February 2013
carpelone says...
Atg77
I would not be so enthusiastic, but this lad is really something.
Posted 14:17 05th February 2013
atg77 says...
Only 20 years old and already pushing for the title of best full back in the world. All time great in the making.
Posted 11:16 05th February 2013
Lucasrg says...
He could be a even a problem for the Italian defence at 13. But I would stick with him at 15 if I were the Scottish coach.
Posted 10:41 05th February 2013
scot_rsa says...
Leave him at 15. Opposition will think twice about kicking long.
Posted 07:34 05th February 2013
caramba13 says...
First on the plane to Australia.
Posted 07:26 05th February 2013